Along a noisy street in a spaceport under construction, a bearded stocky fellow in a flight suit walks with a Peter Lorre-looking chap following behind. They pause in front of a three-story domed titanium building, which looks like a cross between the B5 Earthdome and the Sydney Opera House.
"Hmmm... how strong is the construction of this place, do you say?"
"Class-V reinforced titanium girders with cores of pure adamantium," the Lorre clone replies. "It was originally intended to house the local Rapid Response battalion, but they got transfered closer to the tarmacs."
"Good, good, it ought to hold up to the punishment then... the location is good."
"Excellent, sir! Right along the main strip from the tarmacs to the downtown sector."
"I've got eyes, you know. The asking price?"
Lorre hands him a UWW pad. Woundwort looks it over. He hands it back.
"85%, final."
"Sir, you cannot be serious. Such a sturdy building in a choice location, I cannot let go for anything less than 9.."
"85. That's firm. And you're not ultimately dealing with me. My Boss will have final say on the price. If you want to try your hand at bargaining with
him, you're free to do so."
Lorre looks up at Woundwort, back to the building, and back to his UWW pad, which currently displays the portrait of a nasty-looking felinoid.
"85%."
"Good. A pleasure doing business with you."
Lorre walks off with a scowl as Woundwort looks the building over again.
"Well, it's no Bavarian brauhaus, but the location's good, and she's definitely tough enough. Hopefully the Boss will approve."
Woundwort turns and motions to several droids hovering at a respectful distance. They zip up to the building and begin attaching panels to the front, near the main entrance. Their work is soon completed, and the droids follow Woundwort off to the tarmacs.
The panels come to life (holographic poster Boards), displaying the following information...
Quote:
COMING SOON TO THIS LOCATION
THE PHONG'S HEAD CANTINA[TM] - STARFURY SECTOR
A fully licensed and wholly owned subsidiary of
The Ye Olde Phong's Head Cantina and Bierkeller
Growltigger (Owner, CEO, HFIC)
Woundwort (Manager)
Secondary Construction and Interior Design by Efrafa Enterprises, Efrafa IV
HELP WANTED
- unidentifiable aliens of all kinds as background extras
- bartenders
- Emergency Medical Response personnel (at least 5 years combat experience required)
- Musicians and singers (proof of current life insurance required)
Enter application in the virtual keypad below; you will be contacted for an interview.
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[ September 20, 2003, 11:34: Message edited by: General Woundwort ]
Phong\'s Head Cantina [TM] - Starfury Sector (A Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy)
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